Cyclocross World Cup: Katie Compton survives final lap scare to win in Tábor
Technical issue sees chasers close in but US champion holds on Katie Compton (Trek) survived a final lap scare in the second round of the 2013/14 cyclocross World Cup, in Tábor, Czech Republic, to take what was more dominant a […]
Cadel Evans to kick off 2014 season at Santos Tour Down Under
Giro d’Italia focus allows former World champion to ride home race Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) has announced that he will kick off his 2014 season at the Santos Tour Down Under, in his first appearance at his home race since […]
Chris Froome backs Brian Cookson to rid cycling of its old dope-tarnished image
New broom needed to lose the baggage of the sport’s tainted era, says Tour champion Chris Froome (Team Sky) backs new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson to rid cycling of its old dope-tarnished image, according to Sky Sports. […]
Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins could ride 2014 Tour together, says Team Sky coach
Race’s two British winners could put personal enmity aside; Yorkshire start could be key Rod Ellingworth, Team Sky’s performance manager, feels that Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins could put their personal enmity aside and line up side by side at […]
Andy Schleck: “The Tour next year is for me."
Elder brother Fränk has no fear of the cobbles as the Luxemburgers prepare for their comeback Andy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) seems to be one of the happiest Tour de France contenders, following the presentation of the race’s 2014 route. The 28-year-old […]
Chris Froome on the Tour de France route: “It’s challenging and it’s got a bit of everything.”
Defending champion likes what he sees despite cobblestones and single time trial Chris Froome (Team Sky) greeted the route of the 2014 Tour de France largely positively at its presentation in Paris’ Palais de Congrès today. The defending champion will […]
Cobbles in the Tour: Nine levels of Hell to pass through on the road to Yellow Heaven
15.4km of the Pavé du Nord to negotiate, but nothing as serious as first it appears The 2014 Tour de France route was announced today and features plenty of talking points, not least the inclusion of five summit finishes but […]
More mountains and fewer time trials for the Tour de France in 2014
Five summit finishes and a tribute to the centenary of World War I for the 101st race The official route of the 2014 Tour de France was unveiled this morning in the Palais de Congrès, in the French capital Paris […]
Cannondale parent company acquires majority share of ProTeam, ends Tinkoff negotiations
Immediate future looks secure for green team despite current lack of co-sponsor Dorel Industries, the parent company of Cannondale, has acquired a majority share of Cannondale Pro Cycling and its management company Brixia Sports. The Canadian company’s move appears to […]
Great Britain sending ‘A’ squad to home World Cup in Manchester
Host nation buoyed by European Championship success Great Britain is sending one of its strongest possible squads to the first round of the UCI Track World Cup, in Manchester, England, between November first and third. As the host nation, all […]
